13-September-2005
Goldstein Media Releases, Funding, Education and Training
“Hundreds of bayside children are benefiting from healthy eating initiatives funded under the Australian Government’s Health School Communities Program” said Andrew Robb, the Federal Member for Goldstein.
Schools, and organisations linked to schools such as parents and friends associations, are able to apply for grants of up to $1500 to promote health eating amongst school aged children and their families.
“I congratulate the bayside schools who have already applied to participate in this initiative, and encourage more to take up this opportunity.”
Bayside schools who have received grants are:
Beaumaris North Primary School
Bentleigh West Primary School
Black Rock Primary School
Carnegie Primary School
Caulfield South Primary School
Elsternwick Primary School
Glen Huntly Primary School
Sandringham College
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
Each of these schools has received $1500 to undertake programs which encourage healthy eating. Some of the initiatives include a healthy eating expo, review of canteen services and food and breakfast programs.
Australia wide, more than 2,500 organisations and schools have applied for these grants. The Healthy School Communities grant offer is available until 1 December 2005. Grant applications and further information is available from www.healthyactive.gov.au .
Media Contact: Kathryn Hodges 0409 316 620